Who was Cleopatra? What does she have to do with history? Watch a video that has a trial-theme aspect that explores the rumors and facts about the powerful woman and her effect on history.

The real Cleopatra was evidently a very savvy politician. The narrator of this brief National Geographic clip contends that Cleopatra appropriated an important Egyptian festival to portray herself as the goddess, Hathor and Caesar as the...

Part two of this narrated timeline of the history of Egypt begins after the reign of Cleopatra and ends abruptly with mention of the struggles against Great Britain.

Billy Collins' "Rain" introduces the Random House 104-page magazine for educators that focuses on censorship and banned books. The resource is packed with teaching guides, articles by noted authors, and links to...

Julius Caesar was one of the most powerful leaders in world history. What led to his assassination on the Ides of March? Trace the events beginning when he conquered Gaul, installs Cleopatra as Pharaoh in Egypt, and becomes Dictator for...

This video [2:34] discusses what killed Cleopatra. Legend has it that Cleopatra took her own life by succumbing willingly to the bite of a cobra. If this story is true, was suicide by snake venom an easy way to go, or did the last...

A comprehensive overview of the life of Cleopatra VII. Content includes a look at Cleopatra's legacy, involving both films and paintings.

Here, read the full text of Shakespeare's tragedy, "Antony and Cleopatra." Text is divided by scene.

Some of the common misconceptions about Cleopatra are debunked here.

This site provides basic information in outline form about the time from the death of Caesar to Octavian's triumphs after the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra. Site assumes that you know most of the major names in Roman history. Written by...

William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains in this passage the conflict between Pompey and Caesar that rages across the Roman provinces.

This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.

On this adventure, learn about how you measure the mass of a quantity to figure out which ones contain surprises! This learning module has students comparing quantities to figure out which one has more mass.

In this video [9:21] focuses on nine of the greatest unsolved mysteries of ancient history. Some mysteries we may never find the answer to, but some are begging to be solved! From secret sunken cities to unknown texts, discover the nine...

This interactive site of the temple of Dendara allows you to click on the map or use the hyperlinks so see the various parts of the temple and read the commentary. There is also an interesting link to the author's reconstruction of the...

Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.

This is a collection of 13 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome was one of the most influential republics and empires in recorded history. Learn more about how the republic and empire emerged and about the...

This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...

A selection from Plutarch that highlights Caesar's desire to reform the calendar and how he came about with the changes he enforced.

This is part of a history presentation. It discusses Octavian, the Second Triumvirate, and the division of the Roman possessions into three zones. Click through each page to the Battle of Actium and the reasons for the final demise of...